Durham University pays tribute to student who died of head injuries outside a nightclub

Olivia Burt, 20, died outside the Missoula nightclub in Durham on Wednesday evening

Durham University has paid tribute to 20-year-old Olivia Burt who died of head injuries outside a nightclub on Wednesday night.

On their website they paid tribute to Miss Burt, who they described as "a bright and outstandingly able student".

Their statement read:

Miss Burt was a member of the British Sailing team in the European Championships and 'was an exceptional sports woman'.

The Royal Yachting Association said:

Durham Constabulary and Durham City Council are to conduct a joint enquiry into the circumstances surrounding Miss Burt's death.